Does cardio kill your gains? The idea that cardiovascular exercise impedes your ability to build muscle is a long-held…shall we say, rumor in the fitness and bodybuilding community. Is it true? Should you forego your running routine and focus only on that sweet, sweet lifting regimen? 🏋️♂️ 👨🏫 These are serious questions. However, as luck […]
Beau Knows: Protein Powder
Who doesn’t love a good fitness-oriented smoothie? Well, perhaps if they’re TOO healthy you might have to sacrifice some tastiness, but you’re still left with the great feeling of satisfaction from eating something healthy, quick, and convenient. A key ingredient for these is protein. 🤔The one complication though, is that there are endless different choices […]
Beau Knows: BMI
Every hour, the search term “BMI” receives thousands of queries on Google. This is yet another indicator that people are searching for a way to measure and find a number that accurately summarizes their physical fitness. BMI and weight scales are probably the most popular and known ways to try and find this number. Unfortunately, […]
InBody: Accurate Body Composition Analysis in 1 Minute
Most of us know that body weight and body mass index (BMI) measurements alone are not an accurate representation of health or physique. Phrases like “big boned,” “wide framed,” “water weight,” and “muscle is heavier than fat,” are often used to explain why the scale itself is not a good enough measure of fat in […]
Food Addiction and 6 Dangerous Foods to Avoid
The term “addiction” is normally associated with abuse or dependence on substances like tobacco, drugs, or alcohol. Is it possible for this term to be applied to describe someone’s relationship with food? According to some experts, food addiction can be a problem for those who display similar behaviors and tendencies also seen with drug and […]
4 Types of Delicious Tea with Endless Benefits
4 Types of Delicious Tea: Green, Black, White, and Oolong. Do You Want to Know the Secret to Endless Health Benefits? The Benefits of Drinking Tea Drinking tea may be the perfect way to improve your health with a soothing, warm (or cold) beverage. While there are many types of teas, most are packed with […]
1 Outstanding Little-Known Tiny Habit Can Change Your Life
When it comes to developing habits and creating change, Tiny is Mighty and this 1 Tiny Habit Can Change Your Life. Practicing tiny habits and behaviors is essential to improving health and maintaining happiness throughout one’s life. Small habits can begin with flossing once a day, completing one push up, drinking a full glass of […]
The 26 Most Important Vitamins and Minerals Your Body is Craving Right Now with Whole Food Sources
You can find almost all 26 of the most important vitamins and minerals your body is probably craving right in the produce aisle! Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of some of the most important vitamins we need. Vitamins like beta-carotene (Vitamin A precursor), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K. They are also rich […]
Benefits of Dietary Fiber and 3 Great Sources
There are many benefits from eating dietary fiber and there are 3 foods that are great sources. Dietary fiber doesn’t often doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves as part of a balanced diet. While fiber does not provide us with energy (calories) like most carbohydrates, protein, and fat, it is still an important part […]
Age and Metabolism
It’s very common for individuals to gain weight, lose muscle, and have more difficulty staying in shape as they age. But why is this? The answer lies in our metabolism, which tends to start slowing down each passing decade after the age of 20. This is a natural phenomenon that we must be aware of […]
